Frameset alu/steel 12mm thru axles

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Twiks
3 posts
#1Jan 19, 2017, 1:43 PM
Hi All,

I really would love to start building my first gravelbike as soon as possible, however, I can not get my hands on a frameset which fullfills my recquirements. I want to use all the components from my old roadbike for my new gravel bike. My old roadbike (carbon frame is a bit damaged) has an hydraulic ultegra groupset and wheels with 12mm thru axles. My new roadbike also has 12mm thru axles front and back and ultegra. I really want to stick to that standard for the interchangeability of wheelsets. Also, I'd like to have a non-carbon gravel frameset because I'd like to use it for some bikepacking (so also eyelets are a must). I need a big frame, I am 1.98m tall. THe Fuji Jari Frameset size XL really ticks all boxes, but unfortunately thisone is not available in Europe (where I am from...). Both not as frameset, or even as size XL (L is the largest in Europe as complete build).
So my question to you guys: Any other suggestions??
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owly
328 posts
#2Jan 19, 2017, 9:13 PMedited
Have a look at the Alu Mason Bokeh (UK) frameset.

They do a '60'.

The frame does have a relatively 'racy' geo, though.
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Twiks
3 posts
#3Jan 20, 2017, 1:37 AM
Thanks owly for your reply and good catch of the Mason! Deffinetely an interesting bike, but it is well above my initial budget of +/- 700euro/usd. Maybe it is the only realistic option, but than I need to find some extra resources
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bobknh
794 posts
#4Jan 20, 2017, 7:46 AM
My $.02: There are good frames made in many different materials. Also poor designs, and shoddy stuff. I may be in a minority here, but my advice is to stick with manufacturers with proven track records. Good and bad is not defined by material - steel, alu, carbon, Ti , bamboo ... Rather, who designed and manufactured the frame. Of course, budget and personal aesthetics come into the final decision. I'm a 74 year old fart, still riding 100-150 miles a week. I've ridden many good bikes over the years, made from all of these materials. Lately I've been going retro -- I love good steel frames! But, with modern components and carbon forks. Lately, I've been riding a SRAM eTap equipped Ritchie Swiss Cross Canti. Steel is real!!!
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owly
328 posts
#5Jan 21, 2017, 2:42 AM
http://www.cyclingabout.com/complete-list-of-all-road-gravel-grinder-adventure-road-bikes/

Have a look through the alu bike list.

There may be something there available as a frameset, within your budget.
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Twiks
3 posts
#6Jan 21, 2017, 11:45 AM
Thanks all. Found another interesting one, although without any guidance on price.
http://bombtrack.com/parts/frames/hook-ext-frameset/
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bosscountry
1 posts
#7Jan 24, 2017, 6:17 AM
if you want steel, bikepacking capabilities, maybe you should check out soma wolverine frame - you'd need paragon machine works inserts in the back and a new fork to accommodate 12mm TA front and back, but it should do the trick. Also it's a pretty cheap frame and can fit some 2.1'' mtb tires

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vride
19 posts
#8Jan 26, 2017, 5:33 AM
Kinesis Tripster ATR v2 (it's TI)
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